Floral students flaunt artistic skill!
2010 National Floristry Training Competition
This year's National Floristry Design Competition saw 10 different schools and colleges compete, and over 130 different students enter.
The skill, flair and artistic talent demonstrated in this year's competition has been like no other year. It was VERY hard to determine the winners, as the competence was so high, and the imagination so vivid. Our judges had a tough job and mulled over photos and marking schedules for many an hour.
For each of the winners -- congratulations!
For those that were highly commended -- please understand, if we had had more money for awards, we would have awarded you too. The competition this year was fierce and your entries were superb.
Thank you to all that entered. The winners and those commended, were published in the December 2010 issue of the Australian Flower Inudstry magazine. Copies can be obtained through www.australiaflowerindustry.com.au.
All entries have been uploaded here for viewing (bar a handful for which no digital files were received).
Cheers- Lana Mitchell
Floristry competition coordinator, WildFlowers Australia Ltd
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East Coast Wildflowers
Operating as both a grower and also a wholesaler, East Coast Wildflowers has a long reputation for supplying high quality Australian native wildflowers and foliage, as well as South African products and many other unusual products not generally available.
Active in the industry for years, promoting and educating people on the incredible diversity and range of products available, Craig Scott of East Coast Wildflowers provided all students in the 2010 competition with information on what products are generally available by month. The full listing is below. Don't hesitate to contact East Coast if you are wanting to obtain specific products on his list. Contact details are: Market Phone (02) 9325 6774 and Fax (02) 9325 6046.
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Flower Association of Queensland, Inc.
The Flower Association of Queensland Inc. (FAQI) is a non profit organisation based in Brisbane, Queensland Australia. The Association aims to further the development of the commercial cut flower and foliage industry together with the many allied businesses included in this vibrant industry. FAQI employs seven staff and is spearheaded by an industry elected Executive Committee. Benefits of belonging to FAQI include:
- Strong representation under one banner
- Good leads and trade enquiries
- Co-ordinated promotion
- Shared knowledge and networking
- Whole of industry strategies
FAQI produces the Australian Flower Industry magazine for 3000 industry members including suppliers, researchers, florists and of course the primary producers that underpin the industry.
The Australian Flower Industry magazine carries news and informaton on the National Floristry competition yearly, and also publishes all winners.
To subscribe to the magazine go to www.flowersqueensland.asn.au, or fill in the attached subscription form and return to: Flower Association of Queensland Inc, PO Box 327, Cleveland, Qld 4163.
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Chrysal
Not only do flowers need water, but they also require some special care and attention. Chrysal offers tailor made products for each step of the way from harvest to vase.
For any and all information on Chrysal products contact Dr Brian Freeman, the Regional Manager for Asia Pacific on (02) 4323 7312 or at email brianchrysal@iprimus.com.au.
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